About us

Miss Lyndsey Ward; Principal: RAD RTS, AISTD DIP, AIDTA, Acrobatic Arts Certified, Registered member of Rambert Grades, Registered Chaperone Lyndsey trained at the Urdang Academy and London Studio Centre. She has taken vocational exams in all the major exams including: The Royal Academy, Cecchetti Ballet, Russian Ballet, IDTA Ballet, Modern, Tap and ISTD Modern and Tap before dancing professionally on both stage and TV. She was The West Midland Senior Ballet Champion and a finalist in Miss Dance of Great Britain. Lyndsey has been a practical teaching supervisor for the Royal Academy CBTS course and has mentored for their BADE practical placement. Lyndsey was Artistic Director of the Birmingham youth dance company for 20yrs She has taught as a freelance artist at many schools in Waltham Forest and was the specialist GCSE dance teacher at Trinity Catholic high school in Woodford for 10 yrs.

Delycia is a performer, choreographer and teacher from East London. She has been working professionally in the theatre industry for the past 10 years, enjoying performances within the UK, internationally and in the West End. Her credits include CHICAGO UK TOUR (Ensemble/1st Cover Mama Morton), DISNEY’S DISENCHANTED (Dancer/Cast), Choreography Workshop for the new MATILDA film, KNEEHIGH’S UBU (Lead singer), WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Dominion Theatre (Swing/Ensemble), ME AND MY GIRL Frinton-On-Sea (Ensemble), GUYS AND DOLLS at the Theatre Marigny in Paris (Ensemble), WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Curve Theatre in Leicester (Rita/Ensemble), LEGALLY BLONDE UK Tour (Pilar/1st Cover Enid/2nd Cover Brooke), LEGALLY BLONDE rehearsed at the Curve Theatre performed in Monaco (Kate/Chutney/Whitney), MAMMA MIA with Royal Caribbean Productions (Lisa/Ensemble). She is happy to be back at Vestry School of Dance and Performing Arts where it all began.Teaching has always been a huge passion and joy and Delycia enjoys sharing her experiences, inspiring and nurturing the goals and dreams of the next generation of performers.

RAD RTS, ARAD, RAD solo seal, Certified Level 3 PBT teacher, Silver Swan Licensees, Acrotix Certified, Registered member of Rambert Grades

Tracy began her Ballet training at the Jean M Wong School of Ballet in Hong Kong and was awarded a scholarship to study Ballet at the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art. Tracy was awarded the ‘Dame Margot Fonteyn Scholarship’ to train at the English National Ballet School. Tracy has danced with both the English National Ballet Company and the Hong Kong Ballet Company. Tracy has achieved the Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal Award, which is the highest Vocational Ballet examination. Tracy is an experienced RAD registered teacher, Silver Swan Licensee Teacher, Level 3 PBT Certified Teacher, and Acrotrix Certified.

Trinity National Diploma in Professional Dance.

Sophie started dancing at the age of 2 in Nottingham at Morrisons School of Dance and Gedling Ballet School. She was awarded a scholarship at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and trained there for 8 years, graduating with a Distinction. She has taken Ballet exams with Royal Academy of Dance up to and including Advanced 2 alongside Imperial Society of Dance Modern and Cecchetti Ballet Vocational exams. After graduating Sophie has danced professionally with worldwide companies Costa Crociere and Sea Cruise UK.

Becky trained at the Stella Mann college. She has taken vocational exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern up to and including Advanced 2.

MA in Contemporary Dance (EDGE) (2019 – 2020) – London Contemporary Dance School. Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst, Leipzig, Germany (September 2021) – dancer in an improvised performance of spoken word. Secret Art Gallery, London (June 2021) – dancer and choreographer for a site-specific performance, exploring lack of touch during COVID-19 pandemic as part of a gallery exhibition. EDGE Dance Company (2019- 2020) triple bill, works by Alleyne Dance, Igor & Moreno, Riccardo Buscarini. Living Scapes (2020) by Emanuela Passadore, dance video. Joulie Fox – Don’t Be Shy (2020) dancer and choreographer, music video. Into the Labyrinth (2019) by Christopher Tudor. ArtsDepot. Akathistos (2019) by Sian Hopkins and Cantata Dramatica. Voices for Change, St Stephen Walbrook. Chilè – Rhythm of Joy (2018) dancer and choreographer, music video. Happiness and Joy (2016) Anna Watkins and Lisa Rowley.

Ruth started dancing at Vestry at the age of 3yrs. She took classes in all genres of Performing Arts and has taken exams up to Advanced and Grade 8 in RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap/Modern plus Musical Theatre and Drama LAMDA . Ruth completed her professional training at the MTA College. She has performed in 8 “Hackney Empire” Pantomimes as part of the Child’s and ADP ensemble. Ruth made her professional debut in 2022 as “Priscilla” the goose in “Mother Goose” at the Hackney Empire, she has been nominated for an OFFIES “Best Newcomer” award.

Miss Amy Witchell gained a BA (Hons) in Dance and Performance from Buckinghamshire University and then went on to gain Qualified Teaching Status in Dance and Drama. She competed in the British National Gymnastic Finals and has taught Cheer in University. Amy has taught in various schools teaching children from 3-18yrs and is experienced in education for children with SEN.

Ethan started Ballet in local dance schools, when he was 16 years old he was given a full scholarship to train at The Royal Ballet Upper School and The English National Ballet School. Upon graduation, he joined the National Ballet of Ireland as a soloist and was promoted to principal dancer later with the company before joining English National Ballet. Ethan performed in many productions including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Sleeping Beauty, La Sylphide, and La apres midi d’un faune.